What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lafayette is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Lafayette is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Erie to Lafayette?

The distance between Erie and Lafayette is 501 miles. The road distance is 418.5 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $65 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Erie to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Lafayette bus from?

Erie to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Lafayette train from?

Erie to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train, bus or fly from Erie to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Erie to Lafayette is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 10h 49m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Erie to Lafayette bus arrive?

Erie to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Where does the Erie to Lafayette train arrive?

Erie to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Erie to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lafayette is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Erie to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

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Erie to Lafayette - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Erie to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
12h 5m
$67–171
Fly to Purdue University Airport
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1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ERI - LAF
10h 49m
$63–353
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
12h 26m
$162–329
Drive 416.1 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Lafayettecar 416.1 mi
7h 32m
$76–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 57m
$174–364
Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ERI - IND
2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
9h 11m
$111–587
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 32m
$84–357

Erie to Lafayette by bus

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Distance: 498.6 mi
Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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